Sony announced the new "WH-1000XM6 Olive Gray" wireless headphones on October 28. The price is open, with a planned release date of November 13. The direct sales price at Sony Store is 59,400 yen.
The WH-1000XM6 Olive Gray is a new color for the "WH-1000XM6" model, which was announced last May. Following its international unveiling, domestic sales have also been confirmed. This earth-tone color is designed to match the autumn season. With this addition, the WH-1000XM6 series will now be available in six colors: Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Sand Pink, and Sandstone.
The WH-1000XM6 headphones achieve balanced high-quality audio and world-class noise cancellation thanks to the "Integrated Processor V2" and "Noise Cancelling Processor QN3."
Co-created with renowned mastering engineers, these headphones pursue high-quality sound that conveys the artist's intent. The Adaptive NC Optimizer ensures optimal noise cancellation performance at all times. Features also include immersive video viewing with 360 Upmix for Cinema, high-quality call performance utilizing AI technology, and a long battery life of 30 hours with NC ON or up to 40 hours with NC OFF. The main unit adopts a foldable structure for easy portability.
The driver unit is 30mm, supporting Hi-Res Wireless LDAC and featuring DSEE Extreme. It is compatible with SBC, AAC, LDAC, and LC3 codecs. The weight is approximately 254g.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the WH-1000X series, Sony is also running a 10,000 yen cashback campaign. To be eligible, customers must purchase a product between October 28, 2026, and January 12, 2027, and use it for a certain period while connected to the dedicated "Sound Connect" app. Eligible models include all colors of the WH-1000XM6, as well as the "1000X THE COLLEXION" announced in May.
